Susan Barker, author of 'Old Soul' on Female Monsters, Stephen King & It Follows

On today's episode Hannah is joined by Susan Barker, author of Old Soul.Aswell as discussing the novel (spoiler free!), they chat about immortality and the anxiety around death and ageing, building tension in your writing and Susan brings with her a ton of recommendations from films to books!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can also follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X& Tik Tok.You can follow Susan via Instagram.Books & other mentions in this episode: The Incarnations by Susan BarkerAnd He Shall Appear by Kate van der Borgh The Knowing by Emma HindsNumber9Dream by David MitchellGhostwritten by David MitchellThe Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki MurakamiNorwegian Wood by Haruki MurakamiA Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)It Follows (2014)Dracula by Bram StokerThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeDanse Macabre by Stephen KingSalem's Lot by Stephen KingNight Shift by Stephen KingSkeleton Crew by Stephen KingHouse of Leaves by Mark Z.Danielewski Carrie by Stephen KingAlien: Romulus (2024)https://crimereads.com/susan-barker-why-we-need-monstrous-women/X (2022)Misery (1990)Under The Skin by Michel FaberI'm Still Here (2025)If you'd like to get in touch please email us [email protected] or you can find us on Instagram @apairofbookendspodThanks so much for listening, until next time- happy reading!